My Summer Uniform

Happy Hump Day, although I only have one more day and then it's the weekend for me! Gotta love getting every other Friday off. Living in Southern California typically our hottest months are in August/September and most of October (somehow every year on Halloween the seasons finally change and it's actually cold). My outfits most days consist of shorts and tank tops or tees. I'm loving this tee right now, it's loose and so comfy, everyone should have one, seriously. It's on sale, and in colors I don't have, too bad I put a self imposed ban on clothes shopping this month, darn it!

I love the pop of color in the earrings and the bracelets, it makes it easy to wear chasing kids around, but still put together.

I've been trying to do my hair more lately, I was thinking of doing a hair challenge in September. A different hair style everyday for a week? What do you think? Anyone else want to join me?

In case you were wondering those are most definitely not my eyelashes, those are the Ardell 120 Demi Wispies. My favorite eyelashes ever.

The lipstick I added two colors together, sorry can't remember which ones.

I think the hair challenge is going to be fun...I hope! I'm taking a week off in September, just hang out with the kids, was thinking I would do it that week will have more time on my hands...hopefully. Who's with me?!

And onto some randoms:

Mr finally got his new phone, which means I got a "new" phone, woo hoo! It works so much faster than my old phone and it takes way better pictures! I've already dropped the phone sevearal times, that thing is small and slippery. I've ordered a new case with the kids picture on it from Picaboo (not affiliated link, I just really like the product), have you used them before? They're pretty awesome and they always have a sale going on. I got a tough iPhone case with the kids picture on it for $20 plus S&H. Pretty good right?

This is Baby Fox's favorite part of swim lessons, getting to jump in.

The face of a kid who does not want his picture taken...at all.

And last random for today, for some reason I got on an Acapella kick last week and I'm still on it. This video is pretty awesome, and this guy has amazing talent. Go to 1:25 and see how he breaks down the different sounds, mind still blown on this one.  Then at 3:17 he literally shows you all the layers that went into making it. He does this with a lot of his videos. Anyone else with me on this? Just me?....anyone?


Hope you're having a great Wednesday.

Also linking up with Tucker Up, Because Shanna Said So,  On Trend Tuesday, Cappuccino and Fashion, Sydney Fashion Hunter, Pampers and Pearls, Happiness at Mid Life, The Pleated Poppy,Shopping My Closet, Get Your Pretty On, Let It Shine, More Pieces of Me,  Pumps and Push-Ups, A Lovely Little Wardrobe

Spring Style Me Challenge #5

Hi all! I'm back for another style challenge with Alison at Get Your Pretty On. This will be my 5th challenge with her. The first one was last Spring, I can't believe it's been a year since the last challenge! I then did the Summer, Fall and Winter Challenges. I loved all of them, and getting new outfit ideas. Every Wednesday I'll be linking up with other Style Challenge bloggers and we're all going to show you our take on What Alison told us to wear.

Day 1

I don't own camo jeans or olive colored jeans, can you believe that? I knew I wanted a pair, but whenever I would go to order them online something stopped me, now I'm kicking myself. So I substituted a bright pair of jeans. Looking at this picture, I think I also want to get a slouchy t-shirt. This one is fitted, but I think I would really like a slouchy one (don't worry I have several coming my way, hehe)

While this outfit is plain, I really like that the necklace spruces it up a bit.

Day 2

I bought this dress when Mr. and I went on our get-a-way (which I am realizing that I never posted about! Going to remedy that on Thursday). I washed and dried it and it shrunk, doh! But it's hot here and I think it will still work, maybe with some more casual shoes and a bathing suit under it? Definitely not work wear for sure.

This pink sweater has gotten more use than any other sweater in my closet. I love pink.

Yep same necklace as yesterday, I just can't help it, it's such a great statement piece.

Some randoms:

She is just too cute, I know I always say that, but seriously...I always see people posting videos of their weekends and what not. I was thinking of videoing a weekend...or maybe just a day...hmmm...what do you think? Something you'd want to see?

I took the kids to the park tonight, they (really it was Baby Fox) wanted to race, guess who won?

Instead we stopped to take a picture.

Really weird angle of my face, yikes! At least she's cute.

In case you were wondering, I did finish my book, with only 5 minutes to spare. Yikes! That was super close and I'm glad that it worked the first time I hit submit...But it was worth it, I got $130 off! I'll let you know the quality of it when I get it.

Bottom right corner says 11:55pm

That's it for now. Happy hump day! Now go check out the other ladies in the Style Challenge and see their take on the daily outfits.

Shoes to Shiraz | R Squared | Two Teens and Their Mama |
Confessions of a Frumpy Mommy | A Lovely Little Wardrobe |
Mishaps and Mayhem of Solitary Life | Puppies and Pretties | Daily Style Finds |
Making the Most of Everyday | She Thought She Could | Foxy's Domestic Side |
Quilty Joy Joy | Curls and Cardigans | Once Upon a Time and Happily Ever After |
My Running Stitches | From Plaid to Pearls | Stashed Blog | X-tremely V |
 A Little Bit of Cheer | Nick and Nik

An InLinkz Link-up

Linking up with Because Shanna Said So, Get Your Pretty On, The Pleated Poppy, Tucker Up , Shopping my Closet and Molly and Carly for Let it Shine

I Can Officially Say I have Lots of Color in My Closet

In case you're new Alison decided to do a Summer Style Me and of course I jumped on board. Here's my first two outfits. Now on to the second week of outfits.

I was really bad at getting pictures this week. I wore the outfits, but things happened and I didn't get details photos of all the outfits. Maybe this week...anyway, here's the breakdown for ya.

Day 3

You know I think I need to go the Jean Jacket Anonymous (JJA), seriously, it's my new go to jacket and I wonder, what the heck did I do before I bought these 3 months ago?!

Shirt - Old Navy (on Clearance), Skirt - Loft (super mega old), Jean Jacket - Old Navy, Shoes - Nordstroms, necklace - Jane.com (Stella and Dot Kimberly Necklace knockoff)

 And then Mr. took one of my prepping my outfit before the shoot began.

Day 4

Wow the camera angle makes me look like I have mega short legs...oh wait, I do. I was going for a casual look, it was my first time wearing non work out tennis shoes, I sort of love them. I think I might need to get the real thing, instead of the Target version.

I also think the rubber band around my wrist adds something to the outfit don't you?

Tee Shirt - Target,  Pants - Old Navy (Similar), Shoes - Target (On clearance right now for $11.88), Scarf - Groopdealz

 Day 5

These are my first pair of jean shorts since I was probably in Junior High...crazy right? I have no idea why I avoided them? I guess I'm khaki/white shorts type of girl? Sort of loving this whole outfit.

Shirt - Nordstroms, Shorts - Target, Sandals - Target (not available), Braclets - Forever 21 (old), Earrings - Groopdealz

Day 6

i took Baby Fox to a birthday party at a museum, and then right after we went to dinner at a friends, so I forgot to take an outfit post, but it was a pretty simple outfit.

Shirt - Target,  Shorts - Target, Shoes - Target, Purse - DSW on clearance (yes I realize it doesn't match)

Day 7

Again we went out to dinner with my family and took some quick pictures with my iPhone outside of the restaurant.

Tank - Target, Skirt - Target, Sweater - Target, Shoes - Target (not available). Talk about walking ad for Target

Gotta love the post baby new hair growth

Baby Fox wanted to pose with me

Day 8

White Tee - Target, Boyfriend Jeans - Old Navy, Sweater - Nordstroms, Shoes - Toms (similar), Necklace - Jane.com

Day 9

Once again I need JJA - But it was cold when I left for work, what else is a girl to do by put one her trusty JJ?

Top - Old Navy (Old), Pink Jeans - White House Black Market (old), Jean Jacket - Old Navy, Shoes - Norstroms, Belt - Target, Necklace - Groopdealz

Loving this color comb!

So excited, on Friday I'm getting my haircut, don't think I'll short, I think I just want a trim, get rid of some of these spit ends. Last time I went to get my hair cut was just before Mini Fox was born so it's been at least 10 months, it's about time right?!

How often do you get your hair cut?

Once or twice a year (if I'm lucky and remember to make an appointment. When my hair is short I go in more regular to get maintenance done, but when it's long it's easy to just forget about it)


I'm linking up with some of the other challenge ladies, go check them out and give them some love

Shoe to Shiraz | Just Jordan | Blog by a Herzog | RSquared | Mishaps and Mayhem of Solitary Life |

Grumbling Grace | 2 Teens & Their Mama | The Kelly's |

A Little Lovely Wardrobe | Confessions of a Frumpy Mommy | 

Family Love Inspiration Education | A Little Bit of Life, Love & Fashion |

Foxy's Domestic Side | My Running Stitches | Leading a Colourful Life |

Also Linking up with Because Shanna Said So, Get Your Pretty On, The Pleated Poppy, Cute and Little and Tucker Up


Here are the outfits from the Spring Style Me,  outfits 1 & 2, 3 thru 9, 10 thru 16 and 17 thru 21.

Where's the Fashion?

So I had set out to try and fix my fashion. Try to mix and match, add some accessories. So far I think I'm failing. I have added some accessories, but still don't mix colors that much. I figure I'd start today, since I just got my hair cut. I love this dress, but need to figure out a way to spruce it up. Add some sort of color perhaps? But I do love my new do, yay for new haircuts! While looking through my closet I realized it mostly contains, reds, pinks, black and grey...wow, I need to broaden my horizons. Imagine just plain black pumps, perhaps I could have spruced up this outfit with some colored shoes? Hmm...something to think about for next time.